Pittsburgh Steelers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Aaron Rodgers News / Steeler Nation / January 6

Steelers May Have Another Infuriating Offseason Surrounding Aaron Rodgers Looming

The 2025 season is almost over, and it could end sooner if the Pittsburgh Steelers lose their Week 18 matchup and get kicked out of playoff contention.

Tre Flowers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / January 6

Steelers Release Former Jaguars CB Before Playoffs

A recently-signed Pittsburgh Steelers defender is no longer with the organization. As the regular season came to a close, the team added 6'3" cornerback Tre Flowers to give their secondary added depth for the final two games.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / January 6

1 Steelers Defender Inspired The Entire Team After A Powerful Saturday Night Message

The Pittsburgh Steelers were lucky enough to walk out of Acrisure Stadium as AFC North champions. After a disappointing 2024 season where the division slipped through their fingers, the 2025 campaign brought a renewed sense of purpose.

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The 'Most sacks in an NFL season' quiz

The NFL officially started recording sack totals during the 1982 season, and since then a player has totaled 18 or more sacks in a season on 31 occasions. How many of the 31 can you name in five minutes?

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NFL News / Steel City Underground / January 6

Steelers vs. Ravens: 5 Surprises in Sunday’s Win

Sunday Night Football in Pittsburgh didn’t just close the 2025 NFL regular season — it went out with a bang. A rivalry built on defense and close finishes turned into a fourth‑quarter roller coaster, with momentum swinging on every snap and the AFC North — and a trip to the playoffs or the loser’s season ending — hanging in the balance.

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The best passing performances from one NFL playoff run

Rule changes have made passing numbers easier to compile in the modern era, and the game's top quarterbacks have taken full advantage. While the heaviest hitters are represented here, some storied postseasons by slightly lesser-celebrated QBs remain entrenched in playoff annals as well.

Joe Burrow News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / January 6

Super Bowl Champion Starts Recruiting Joe Burrow to Steelers

The Pittsburgh Steelers don't know who their quarterback is going to be in 2026. They'd like it to be Aaron Rodgers, but are waiting on Rodgers to decide on his future - which leaves them looking for alternative options.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / January 6

Steelers Now Have Great Defensive Coordinator Option That Just Became Available After Week 18

The Pittsburgh Steelers are expected to let Defensive Coordinator Teryl Austin walk away once their season is over. His contract expires right after they play their final game, and with how much that unit has struggled throughout the season, his deal will most likely not be re-upped.

Mike Tomlin News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 6

Mike Tomlin Mulling Break From Coaching For TV Job?

Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio says there’s been increasing chatter that Steelers HC Mike Tomlin could step away from coaching after this season to take a job as a TV analyst.

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / January 6

Video shows Mike Tomlin’s message before Tyler Loop’s missed FG

Songs may already have been written about the epic conclusion of Sunday night’s AFC North title decider between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens

Cameron Heyward News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / January 6

Cam Heyward is Fueling Steelers Super Bowl Hopes

The Pittsburgh Steelers came away with the victory in one of the craziest and most entertaining games of the 2025 NFL regular season. It came down to the final play of the game, but the Steelers defeated the Baltimore Ravens 26-24 and sealed the AFC North division title.

Calvin Austin News / Steel City Underground / January 6

Watch: Calvin Austin blows past Ravens for TD

Following every NFL game in 2025, Steel City Underground parses the best plays from the Pittsburgh Steelers to highlight for Steelers Nation fans to rewatch, complete with what led up to the big play(s).

NFL News / Yardbarker

Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / January 6

Could Mike Tomlin really leave Steelers for TV job in 2026?

Tomlin signed a three-year HC contract extension in June 2024 that included a team option for 2027, which must be exercised by March 1 of this year.

Why Mike Tomlin isn't satisfied after Steelers' division-clinching win over Ravens

Steelers' Mike Tomlin may already have next job lined up

Steelers reportedly had potential Mike Tomlin replacement in mind

The 25 best NFL nicknames of all-time

The 'Most playoff starts by an NFL QB' quiz

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / January 6

Steelers WRs Send Message After DK Metcalf Returns

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf will be returning to play against the Houston Texans for a wild card game, fresh off a two-game suspension that caused him to miss their AFC North win over the Baltimore Ravens.

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NFL News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / January 6

Steelers Open as Slight Underdogs Against Texans

Even after pulling a rabbit out of their hat and defeating the Baltimore Ravens en route to clinching the AFC North, the Pittsburgh Steelers still aren't favored to win their matchup in the first round of the playoffs.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 6

Pat Freiermuth’s quip, look at reporter after Mike Tomlin question says it all

The Pittsburgh Steelers had an opportunity to clinch the AFC North in Week 17 with a win over the Cleveland Browns. But Pittsburgh came up short, setting up a do-or-die divisional clash with the Baltimore Ravens in the regular season finale.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / The SportsRush / January 6

Not Mike Tomlin, Colin Cowherd Credits 42 Year-Old 'Moody' Aaron Rodgers for Taking Steelers to Playoffs

It may not have been how they planned it in the preseason, and it may have come from the foot of Tyler Loop, but the Pittsburgh Steelers are back in the playoffs for a third consecutive season nonetheless.

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / January 6

DK Metcalf posts obnoxious reaction to his suspension ending

DK Metcalf posted an obnoxious reaction on Monday to his suspension ending.

'SNF' takeaways: Steelers take down Ravens in thriller to win AFC North, clinch final playoff spot

Mason Rudolph may have predicted the Tyler Loop missed field goal

Why Mike Tomlin isn't satisfied after Steelers' division-clinching win over Ravens

The 25 best NFL nicknames of all-time

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NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / January 5

Mason Rudolph may have predicted the Tyler Loop missed field goal

Mason Rudolph may have been omniscient when it came to the ending of Sunday night’s Week 18 game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens. Steelers kicker Chris Boswell had missed an extra point to keep it at 26-24 with under a minute to go.